Unonosarara Rose Plant| 鸬野赞良

Unonosarara Rose (Luye Zanliang)
Breeder & Launch: Taku 功 Kimura (Japan), 2025 new release
Etymology: Named after “Unonosarara”, the childhood name of Empress Jitō of Japan – embodying her gentle perseverance and graceful demeanor from a turbulent era
Category: Shrub Rose (suitable for potting, flower beds & ornamental planting)
Plant Characteristics: Semi-spreading shrub with a mature height and width of 90 cm; exhibits strong disease resistance and moderate growth vigor ; the compact yet lush plant habit makes it adaptable to both small gardens and balcony potting, aligning with Japanese-style gardening aesthetics.
Flower Dimensions: Small to medium-sized blooms with a diameter of 6 cm; clustered in corymbs (corymbose inflorescences) for a abundant, delicate display .
Flower Color: Bright brown with a deeper hue toward the center and subtle lavender undertones on the outer petals ; the warm, earthy tone resembles aged tea leaves, exuding an understated luxury unique to brown roses.
Flower Form: A captivating blend of double blooms with round petals and semi-double blooms with boat-shaped (navicular) petals; inner petals taper to pointed “treasure pearl” tips and diminish in size toward the center ; blooms in an aura of “yūgen” (profound grace and subtlety), retaining elegance from bud to full bloom.
Fragrance: Faint tea-like scent – a delicate, clean aroma that lingers softly, enhancing its tranquil and refined Japanese-style charm.
Key Advantages: Four-season blooming habit ; unique brown color with layered petals; embodies the “fūryū” (elegant, romantic) wabi-sabi aesthetic; strong disease resistance for low-maintenance cultivation.